Animal Husbandry (Specific Animals)

Course summary

This one-year, full-time course is designed for those wishing to progress into the animal care sector, either straight into employment or into higher education. You will gain the skills, knowledge and experience to look after and care for small and large animals. You will study a range of topics alongside carrying out mandatory work experience at a placement of your choosing. There is also a requirement to attend a local farm every other week to gain large animal experience. Your qualification is assessed through a variety of written and practical assessments under controlled conditions and includes two exams. Once you have successfully completed this 1 year course, there is the opportunity of staying on at college to complete the second year to gain the full Level 3 extended diploma in animal management.